F1 team announce NEW driver signing for 2025

Haas F1 team have announced a new driver signing for 2025 as the team prepares to undergo a major shift for next season.

The American team will field a brand new lineup for next year, as Nico Hulkenberg switches to Sauber, and Kevin Magnussen appears to be leaving F1 altogether.

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In their place, Ferrari junior Ollie Bearman will step up to F1 with Haas, alongside Esteban Ocon who will leave Alpine after a torrid 2024 with the team.

Not only have Haas made a decision regarding their F1 lineup for next year, but have also opted for the F1 Academy star who will be representing them in 2025.

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Haas announce F1 Academy 2025 signing

The all-female racing series aims to help young women progress and gain experience in single seaters, with the backing of all 10 F1 teams.

Each team supports a driver, with Alpine star Abbi Pulling set to win the 2024 series title ahead of title rivals Doriane Pin and Maya Weug.

Chloe Chambers is currently affiliated with the Haas F1 team this season, however she will move to the Red Bull Ford Academy backed programme for 2025, leaving her position at Haas vacant.

The team have announced that American star, Courtney Crone, will compete with the team during the 2025 F1 Academy season, following a wildcard appearance earlier this year at the Miami GP.

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“I’m delighted to welcome Courtney to the MoneyGram Haas F1 Team family,” Haas team boss Ayao Komatsu said.

“As F1 Academy approaches the crescendo of its first season racing on the Formula 1 calendar, it’s been astonishing to see the increased interest and popularity of the category - that’s testament to the hard work put in by Susie Wolff and the F1 Academy team to provide greater opportunities for female racers.

“Courtney is an ambitious and dedicated racer, something that when looking for an ambassador for our team was crucial.

“We’ll provide access, support, and opportunities to learn within a Formula 1 organization, and in turn, we look forward to seeing another F1 Academy recruit thrive on the world’s stage.”

Ready to go racing next season! ??

Welcome to the family Courtney Crone ???#HaasF1 #F1 #LasVegasGP | @f1academy @ARTGP pic.twitter.com/pMWYQiEaEw

— MoneyGram Haas F1 Team (@HaasF1Team) November 22, 2024

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Sheona Mountford - F1 Journalist

Sheona Mountford is a motorsport journalist specialising in F1. As a writer and contributor, she covers a wide range of motorsport series from F1 to F1 Academy, responsible for breaking news, live race coverage and in depth analysis of the sport and the culture around it.

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